Utah parks and trails
Find a park, a walking route or its access point. This first collection covers 14 source-reviewed destinations; it is not a complete Utah trail guide.
14 matching destinations. Current access and safety are not confirmed. Check the land manager’s alerts, weather and permit requirements before travel.
Silver Lake Boardwalk, Brighton
route · Brighton
Length: about 1 mi (loop). Source
Elevation gain: 30 ft (loop). Source
Before you go
- Stay on the boardwalk to protect wetlands; wildlife may be encountered. Official source · Checked 2026-10-12
- This is the Brighton lake loop, not Silver Lake Trail #036 near American Fork. Official source · Checked 2026-10-12
Forest alerts and closures · Link checked 2026-10-12; no live access determination.
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Trailhead: Silver Lake Recreation Complex Trailhead
Silver Lake Recreation Complex Trailhead
trailhead · Brighton
Before you go
- Visitor-center facilities include restrooms and drinking water; this point marks the trailhead, not a route geometry. Official source · Checked 2026-10-12
Forest alerts and closures · Link checked 2026-10-12; no live access determination.
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Antelope Island State Park
park · Syracuse
Before you go
- Standard entry is $15 per vehicle for up to eight people; pedestrian and bicycle entry is $3 per person. Check the official fee table before travel. Official source · Checked 2026-10-12
- Backcountry travel is restricted to designated trails. Dogs must be leashed. A particular west-side trail has a recurring March 10–May 20 wildlife closure. Official source · Checked 2026-10-12
Official current conditions and restrictions · Link checked 2026-10-12; no live access determination.
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Zion National Park
park · Springdale
Before you go
- Park entrance fees apply. Shuttle schedules, wilderness permits and individual trail restrictions are separate requirements. Official source · Checked 2026-10-12 · Publisher updated 2026-10-08
Park alerts, roads and trail closures · Link checked 2026-10-12; no live access determination.
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The Grotto trailhead — Zion
trailhead · Springdale
Part of Zion National Park.
Before you go
- Angels Landing hikes commonly start at the Grotto, shuttle stop 6. Confirm shuttle operation and permit start time. Official source · Checked 2026-10-12 · Publisher updated 2026-10-08
Park alerts, roads and trail closures · Link checked 2026-10-12; no live access determination.
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Angels Landing
route · Springdale
Part of Zion National Park.
Length: 5.4 mi (round-trip). Source
Elevation gain: 1488 ft (round-trip). Source
Publisher difficulty: Strenuous. Source
Before you go
- A permit is required beyond Scout Lookout on the chains section. Lottery application costs $6 for up to six people; an awarded permit adds $3 per person. Park entry is separate. Official source · Checked 2026-10-12 · Publisher updated 2026-10-08
- Permit possession does not establish safe conditions. NPS cautions against wet or icy rock, storms and darkness. Official source · Checked 2026-10-12 · Publisher updated 2026-10-08
Park alerts, roads and trail closures · Link checked 2026-10-12; no live access determination.
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Trailhead: The Grotto trailhead — Zion
Zion Canyon Visitor Center trailhead access
trailhead · Springdale
Part of Zion National Park.
Before you go
- Visitor-center plaza connects to Watchman and Pa’rus trail access and shuttle stop 1. This access point is distinct from each walking route. Official source · Checked 2026-10-12 · Publisher updated 2026-07-10
Park alerts, roads and trail closures · Link checked 2026-10-12; no live access determination.
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Zion pedestrian and bicycle entrance
entrance · Springdale
Part of Zion National Park.
Before you go
- Use the official pedestrian entrance map. An entrance is not a trailhead or the entire national park. Official source · Checked 2026-10-12 · Publisher updated 2026-08-11
Park alerts, roads and trail closures · Link checked 2026-10-12; no live access determination.
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Watchman Trail
route · Springdale
Part of Zion National Park.
Length: 3.3 mi (round-trip). Source
Publisher difficulty: Moderate. Source
Before you go
- Park entry applies although there is no separate activity fee. NPS describes rocky, uneven terrain, limited summer shade and possible winter or monsoon mud and ice. Official source · Checked 2026-10-12 · Publisher updated 2025-05-01
Park alerts, roads and trail closures · Link checked 2026-10-12; no live access determination.
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Trailhead: Zion Canyon Visitor Center trailhead access
Pa’rus Trail
route · Springdale
Part of Zion National Park.
Route length unresolved in the official source.
Before you go
- The paved main route allows bicycles and leashed pets. The optional museum connector has different accessibility and pet/bicycle restrictions. Park entry applies. Official source · Checked 2026-10-12 · Publisher updated 2025-04-30
- The official page states both 3.5 miles end-to-end and 1.6 miles one-way in its accessibility assessment. Length remains unresolved; these figures are not silently reconciled. Official source · Checked 2026-10-12 · Publisher updated 2025-04-30
Park alerts, roads and trail closures · Link checked 2026-10-12; no live access determination.
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Trailhead: Zion Canyon Visitor Center trailhead access
Arches National Park
park · Moab
Before you go
- Review the official park trip-planning information for entry, permits, access and seasonal requirements; no current access determination has been made. Official source · Checked 2026-10-12
Official park alerts and planning links · Link checked 2026-10-12; no live access determination.
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Bryce Canyon National Park
park · Bryce Canyon City
Before you go
- Review the official park trip-planning information for entry, permits, access and seasonal requirements; no current access determination has been made. Official source · Checked 2026-10-12
Official park alerts and planning links · Link checked 2026-10-12; no live access determination.
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Capitol Reef National Park
park · Torrey
Before you go
- Review the official park trip-planning information for entry, permits, access and seasonal requirements; no current access determination has been made. Official source · Checked 2026-10-12
Official park alerts and planning links · Link checked 2026-10-12; no live access determination.
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Canyonlands National Park
park · Moab
Before you go
- Review the official park trip-planning information for entry, permits, access and seasonal requirements; no current access determination has been made. Official source · Checked 2026-10-12
Official park alerts and planning links · Link checked 2026-10-12; no live access determination.
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